Economic costs and environmental impacts of alternative fuel vehicle fleets in local government: An interim assessment of a voluntary ten-year fleet conversion plan

Haller, Megan K.; Welch, Eric W.; Lin, Jie; Fulla, Shelley L.

doi:10.1016/j.trd.2007.02.001

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“…In the above-mentioned cases, the related emissions of GHG affecting the environment at the specified urban, suburban, and wider regional scale have also been estimated (cf., Chi and Stone 2005;Coelho and Luzia 2010;DeLuchi 1989;Georgakellos 2008;Hamilton 1980;IPTS 2008;Johansson and Åhman 2002;Kang and Recker 2009;Kempton and Letendre 1997;Koyanagi and Uriu 1997;Lave and MacLean 2002;Nakata 2000;Rienstra and Nijkamp 1998;Schock et al 1995;Wang and DeLucchi 1991;Wang, Ogden, and Sperling 2008 Eberhard and Tarpening 2006;Ogden 1997;Schwoon 2007;Spiegel 2004). (4) Social costs and benefits: this research focuses on assessing the overall social and environmental costs and benefits from using innovative HYVs and new BEVs and HFCVs including the economy of providing and using energy/fuel by these cars in the specified regions (cf., Funk and Rabl 1999;Haller et al 2008;Johansson 1999); and (5) Policy implications due to introducing alternative passenger car technologies: this research deals with analysing energy/fuel economy in various regions of the world and related emissions of GHGs, and comparing them with the standards set up for passenger cars and other transport vehicles (cf., An and Sauer 2004).…”

Section: A Methodology For Estimating Effects Of Passenger Car Technomentioning

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Estimating the long-term effects of different passenger car technologies on energy/fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe

Janić

2014

Transportation Planning and Technology

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This paper estimates the prospective long-term effects of innovative and new passenger car technologies such as hybrid vehicles, battery electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles on energy/fuel consumption and related emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in a given region -Europe. For such purposes, a methodology for estimating these effects is developed consisting of three models: (1) a model for determining the volumes of passenger car use; (2) a model for calculating energy consumption of particular passenger car technologies; and (3) a model for quantifying emissions of GHG by these passenger car technologies under given conditions. The methodology is applied to the region of the 27 Member States of the European Union using the 'what-if?' scenario approach. Results include estimates of the annual and cumulative quantities of GHGs in terms of carbon dioxide equivalents emitted under the given scenarios.

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Section: A Methodology For Estimating Effects Of Passenger Car Technomentioning

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Estimating the long-term effects of different passenger car technologies on energy/fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe

Janić

2014

Transportation Planning and Technology

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“…It is critical to mention at this point that volatility and uncertainty not inter- by [23] and [24]. The proposed improvement anticipated in the policy arena depends upon slight improvements in the capabilities of program managers and policy staffs to translate the research into better policy and program practice.…”

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An Interactive Expert System Based Decision Making Model for the Management of Transit System Alternate Fuel Vehicle Assets

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Faghri²,

Li³

2017

IIM

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Traditionally, the process used by public transportation entities to determine the acquisition strategy for new vehicle asset is based upon a broad range of criteria. Vehicle cost has been cited as one of the more critical factors which decision makers consider. It is currently a common practice to consider other factors (life-cycle cost, fuel efficiency, vehicle reliability, environmental effects, etc.) that contribute to a more comprehensive approach. This study investigates the next generation of advancements in decision making tools in the area of the application of methods to quantify and manage uncertainty. In particular, the uncertainty comes from the public policy arena where future policy and regulations are not always based upon logical and predictable processes. The fleet decision making process in most governmental agencies is a very complex and interdependent activity. There are always competing forces and agendas within the view of the decision maker. Rarely is the decision maker a single person although, within the transit environment, there is often one person charged with the responsibility of fleet management. The focus of this research examines the decision making of the general transit agency community via the development of an expert systems prototype tool. A computer-based prototype system is developed which provide an expert knowledge-based recommendation, based upon variable user inputs. The results shown in this study show that a decision making tool for the management of transit system alternate fuel vehicle assets can be modeled and tested. The direct users of this research are the transit agency administrations. The results can be used by the management teams as a reliable input to inform their urban transit buses expansion decision making process. Keywords

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“…• Social costs and benefits: This has focused on assessing the overall social and environmental costs and benefits from using innovative HYVs and new BEVs and HFCVs including the economy of providing and using energy/fuel by these cars in specified regions (Funk and Rabl 1999;Haller et al 2008;Johansson 1999); and • Policy implications due to introducing alternative passenger car technologies:…”

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Advanced Transport Systems: Technologies and Environment

Janić

2014

Advanced Transport Systems

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This chapter deals with the performances of advanced passenger cars, large advanced container ships, and LH 2 (Liquid Hydrogen)-fuelled commercial air transportation. The prime objective is to show the potential effects of such advanced technologies on the environment in terms of energy/fuel consumption and related emissions of GHG (Green House Gases).Man-made GHG emissions, particularly those from using nonrenewable energy sources, have become an increasing burden on the industry, society, and politics all around the world. This is because these emissions and particularly their CO 2 component (Carbon Dioxide) are perceived to remain in the atmosphere for prolonged periods of time (presumably hundreds of years) and are proven to contribute to global warming and consequent climate change (Archer 2008). In order to mitigate or even diminish these impacts, both national and international policy makers, industrial organizations, and associations have undertaken a range of different measures. For example, in Europe, the EU (European Union) 27 Member States have fully institutionalized the problem by introducing national and international legislations and conventions, in addition to setting up specific targets for the absolute and relative reduction in emissions of particular GHG. These targets are expected to be achieved by a range of advanced technical/technological and operational improvements and by monitoring and reporting developments throughout particular air polluting sectors of the economy and society (EEA 2010). The most recent evidence indicates that some results have already been achieved: the total emissions of GHG have decreased by about 20 % over the 1990-2009 period, from 5,589 in 1990 to 4,674.5 million tons of CO 2e (Carbon Dioxide equivalents) in 2009 (CO 2e include CO (Carbon Oxide), CO 2 (Carbon Dioxide), SO 4 (Sulfur Oxides), NO x (Nitrogen Oxides), H 2 O (water vapor), and particles). However, at the same time, the share of transport sector in the total emissions of CO 2e has increased from about 17 % in 1990 to about 26 % in 2009, which is an equivalent of about 951 and 1,225 million tons of CO 2e , respectively (EC 2010a, b).M. Janić, Advanced Transport Systems,

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Economic costs and environmental impacts of alternative fuel vehicle fleets in local government: An interim assessment of a voluntary ten-year fleet conversion plan

Cited by 27 publications

References 14 publications

Estimating the long-term effects of different passenger car technologies on energy/fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe

Estimating the long-term effects of different passenger car technologies on energy/fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases in Europe

An Interactive Expert System Based Decision Making Model for the Management of Transit System Alternate Fuel Vehicle Assets

Advanced Transport Systems: Technologies and Environment

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